Robinson R22 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 520 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2018 | Ocean City, NJ | N92TR | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's decision to conduct hover practice at a lower altitude than recommended and his delayed remedial action during recovery from a…The flight instructor's decision to conduct hover practice at a lower altitude than recommended and his delayed remedial action during recovery from an unstable hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Aug 01, 2018 | Naunton Beauchamp, Worcestershire, UK | G-OODX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 2018 | Georgetown, TX | N830J | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an impact with terrain d…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an impact with terrain during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Jun 17, 2018 | Sterling City, TX | N410MM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper decision to exit the helicopter without shutting down the engine, which allowed the collective/throttle to increase and resulted …The pilot’s improper decision to exit the helicopter without shutting down the engine, which allowed the collective/throttle to increase and resulted in a loss of control of the unattended helicopter. |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Bloemfontein, SF | ZS-HAI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 20, 2017 | Linden, NJ | N2322Z | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering, which resulted in skid contact with the ground and a dynamic roll-over. |
| Feb 06, 2017 | West Palm Beach, FL | N7685H | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain helicopter control while demonstrating low rotor rpm operations from a hover. |
| Oct 28, 2016 | Asherton, TX | N522KC | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the magneto's internal timing during low-altitude maneuvering. |
| Apr 06, 2016 | Bern, SZ | HB-ZGO | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 05, 2016 | Taylor, TX | N1777V | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's improper collective input during a simulated engine failure autorotation with a power recovery, which resulted in a hard, boun…The flight instructor's improper collective input during a simulated engine failure autorotation with a power recovery, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the main rotor blade striking the tailboom. |
| Sep 16, 2014 | Amaga, CO | HK-4287 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 02, 2013 | Chicago, IL | N554SA | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to take remedial action in a timely manner. |
| Mar 30, 2013 | New Plymouth, New Zealand, NZ | ZK-HIE | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 2013 | Kona, HI | N333PJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed action, which resulted in a…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed action, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 15, 2012 | Logan, UT | N393LE | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a failure to maintain ade…The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident was the wet landing surface. |
| Jan 06, 2012 | Lincolnshire, UK | G-CHZN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 2011 | Douglas, WY | N3070S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control of the helicopter while hover taxiing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Aug 11, 2011 | Titusville, FL | N62JF | Incident | substantial | The private pilot's incorrect manipulation of the engine mixture control which resulted in an inadvertent engine shutdown. |
| Apr 10, 2011 | Marlboro, MA | N791SH | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Mar 22, 2011 | Goshen, NY | N259TW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to adhere to published preflight checklist limitations and procedures, resulting in excessive slack and subsequent failure of the …The pilot’s failure to adhere to published preflight checklist limitations and procedures, resulting in excessive slack and subsequent failure of the power transmission belts and a total loss of rotor system drive. |
| Oct 08, 2010 | Scappoose, OR | N2356T | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during the landing flare and his subsequent interference with the flight instructor's contr…The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during the landing flare and his subsequent interference with the flight instructor's control inputs. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision. |
| Sep 30, 2010 | Portland, OR | N856HA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's decision to hover-taxi behind a jet, resulting in the helicopter encountering jet wash and rolling over. |
| Jun 05, 2010 | La Verne, CA | N7028U | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control. |
| Mar 28, 2010 | Miami, FL | N72377 | Incident | substantial | A loss of main rotor rpm for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 10, 2009 | Midland, TX | N456PH | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a pole. |